New Hampshire Public Television presents…The Write-n-ator!

Just watch the video clip – check the writing & vocabulary clues – then take the writing challenge!

In this clip we learn the favorite words of two kids. Their favorite words say a lot about what they like and who they are! Steven's favorite word is animal because he has 17 pets! Kirilee’s favorite word is teacher because she has lots of teachers and they do a lot for her. What does your favorite word say about you!

In this clip, WordGirl and Huggy are held captive by the Evil Sandwich Making Guy. He has a sandwich for a head and mustard and catsup on his utility belt. He uses hot dogs to tie up WordGirl and Huggy.

WordGirl and Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy

Educational Standards

W:EW:3:2.1: Using details

W:EW:4:2.1: Using relevant and descriptive details

W:EW:4:2.3b: Creating character(s) through description of physical attributes and behaviors

W:EW:5:2.1: Using relevant and descriptive details and sensory language to advance the plot/story line

In this clip, Mr. Big says that the city is “like a soft little bunny” that he can squeeze. When you compare things using the words like or as, you are using a simile! Similes are used to show how two things that are not usually alike are similar in one way. Similes are used to make writing more descriptive. Good writers use similes to make their writing more exciting and interesting!